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1366. Mad Animals, Bite of. E. Hydrophobia, or a fear of fluids. T. Tie a string tightly over the part, cut out the bite, and cauterize the wound with a red-hot poker, lunar caustic, or Sir Wm. Burnett's Disinfecting Fluid. Then apply a piece of "spongio-piline," give a purgative, and plenty of warm drink. Whenever chloroform can be procured, sprinkle a few drops upon a handkerchief, and apply to the nose and mouth of the patient before cauterizing the wound. When the breathing appears difficult, cease the application of the chloroform. A physician, writing in the Times, strongly urged this course, and stated, many years ago, that there is no danger, with ordinary care, in the application of the chloroform, while the cauterization may be more effectively performed. 1367. Insect Stings. (Wasp, bee, gnat, hornet, gadfly, scorpion.) E. Swelling, nausea, and fever. T. Press the barrel of a watch-key over the part, so as to expose the sting, which must be removed. Give fifteen drops of hartshorn or sal-volatile in half a wine-glassful of camomile tea, and cover the part stung with a piece of lint soaked in extract of lead. 1368. Cautions for the Prevention of Accidents. The following regulations should be engraved on the memory of all: i. As many sudden deaths come by water, particular caution is therefore necessary in its vicinity. ii. Do not stand near a tree, or any leaden spout, iron gate, or palisade, in times of lightning. iii. Lay loaded guns in safe places, and never imitate firing a gun in jest.